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The paper I have chosen is titled “Effects of Bark Beetle-Caused Tree Mortality on Wildlife”. I have identified it as an academic peer-reviewed research paper as it satisfies the following criteria:
The paper is written by Jefferey A. Hicke, an associate professor at the University of Idaho, who specializes in climate change, global environmental change, and Forest disturbance research. The paper is also supplemented by research from the Pacific Wildland Fire Sciences Laboratory and the Pacific Southwest Research Station. There are various in-text citations throughout the article and a bibliography found on pages 9-10. Referee’s are mentioned in the Acknowledgements section but are not credited by name. The Author clearly states a methods section followed by a discussion on the results.
Reference:
Hicke, Jefferey A., et. all. “Effects of Bark Beetle-Caused Tree Mortality on Wildlife.” Forest and Ecology Management. Science Direct. Feb 1 2012. pp 82-90. https://www.firescience.gov/projects/06-2-1-20/supdocs/06-2-1-20_Effects_of_bark_beetle-caused_tree_mortality_on_wildfire.pdf
